Author: Fran Higgins
Bileks help Titans bring home the gold
Saturday, June 11, 2016 was a proud day for Laura Bilek, PT, PhD, associate dean for research, and her daughters, Anna and Lauren. The girls helped the Council Bluffs Lewis Central Titans win the Class 2-A state soccer tournament championship, beating Pella 5-0. This was the 10th straight shutout for the team and the first […]
Jun 15, 2016
Welcome new faculty: Jon Kilstrom
Jonathan Kilstrom, MPAS, PA-C, recently joined our physician assistant education faculty. Here’s a little about Jon in his own words: “I was born and raised in Northwest Iowa. I graduated from Creighton University in 2009 with a Bachelor in Emergency Medical Services. I have been active in EMS for 13 years and continue to be […]
Jun 10, 2016
Welcome new faculty: Liz Wellsandt
Elizabeth “Liz” Wellsandt, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, recently joined our faculty ranks in the division of physical therapy education. She is a native of Hartington, NE, and a 2009 graduate of UNMC’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. After three years of clinical practice she pursued formal research training and graduated from the University of Delaware […]
Jun 9, 2016
Hanson and Siu elected to UNMC Faculty Senate
Associate professor in medical nutrition education, Corri Hanson, PhD, and associate professor in physical therapy education, Joseph Siu, PhD, were elected to the UNMC Faculty Senate. This is a re-election for Dr. Hanson, who was also elected Secretary. This will be Dr. Siu’s, first two-year term. CAHP dean, Kyle Meyer, PhD, congratulated the two and […]
Jun 7, 2016
Julie Morbach joins RSTE faculty in Kearney
Julie Morbach, MA, RT(R)(RDMS) recently joined the CAHP as RSTE faculty for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging programs at the Kearney campus. Julie earned a Bachelor’s in Radiologic Technology with the emphasis in Sonography and her Master’s at University of Nebraska – Lincoln in Educational Administration. She has worked in various roles […]
May 27, 2016
Scott Sanderson named CPE Clinical Instructor of the Year
Scott Sanderson, LP, MPS, CCP has been chosen as clinical perfusion’s 2015-2016 Clinical Instructor of the Year. Scott is a 2012 Alumnus of our CPE program and son of research associate professor in the College of Pharmacy, Sam Sanderson, PhD. This is the second time Scott received this acknowledgement. Congratulations, Scott!
May 25, 2016
Meet Michael Dutt, CT and MRI Clin Ed Coordinator
Michael Dutt, BS, RT(R)(MR) recently joined the CAHP as the clinical education coordinator for the CT and MRI programs, and he will help instruct some MR courses in the fall. Michael earned an Associates in Radiologic Technology and a Bachelors in Medical Imaging from Clarkson College. He worked at Nebraska Medicine as an MRI Technologist […]
May 18, 2016
Karen Honeycutt named Gilg Professor
Karen Honeycutt, associate professor and program director of medical laboratory science education, has been named the inaugural Clarence and Nelle Gilg Professor for Teaching Excellence and Innovation in Allied Health. Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., dean of the College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP), said Honeycutt was an ideal choice for the post. “Karen is the quintessential […]
May 13, 2016
Dr. Hageman named Worthingham Fellow
Patricia Hageman, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Karen Linder Distinguished Professor for Women’s Health in the College of Allied Health Professions, has been named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Read full article in UNMC Today>> Congratulations, Dr. Hageman!
May 10, 2016
Come Home to Primary Care: 2nd Conference in the works
Recently the Conference Planning Committee representing eight PA programs from across the country met in Omaha to set the agenda for the second Advancing Rural Primary Care Conference. Scheduled for March 23-24, 2017, in Omaha, the conference focuses on the effective utilization of physician assistants in rural primary care teams. Including support from a federal […]
May 9, 2016
